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Czech/Slavic · Girl name

Edita

“rich in war”

About the name Edita

Edita is the Czech and Slovak form of Edith, a name of Old English origin composed of the elements ‘ead’, meaning wealth or fortune, and ‘gyð’, meaning war. The name Edith was borne by several Anglo-Saxon saints and queens, such as Edith of Wessex, wife of Edward the Confessor. Edita is also used in Lithuanian and Spanish-speaking countries. A notable bearer of the name Edita is the Slovak coloratura soprano Edita Gruberová, known for her performances in bel canto repertoire.

Meaning
rich in war
Origin
Czech/Slavic
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
eh-DEE-ta(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Edith
  • Edyta

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Middle names for Edita

  • Edita Maria
  • Edita Luz
  • Edita Isabel
  • Edita Rosa
  • Edita Sofia

Questions about Edita

What does Edita mean?
Edita is a Czech name meaning "rich in war".
How do you pronounce Edita?
Edita is pronounced eh-DEE-ta, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Edita?
Variants of Edita include Edith, Edyta.

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